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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Nature Arts and Crafts: Pine Needle Masterpieces
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the main pavilion to create a wonderful masterpiece using natural materials such as Arkansas' state tree, the loblolly pine! We will use pine needles to create unique pieces…
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Sunset Cruise
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited—reservations can be made beginning…
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The Art of Fire (Amphitheater)
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Want to learn a new way to get your campfire going in the evening? Join a park interpreter to learn the art of fire. Try a few hands-on techniques and start a fire of your own! After we get…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…
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Birding Walk
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding stroll! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills.…
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19th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium Teachers & Researchers Workshop "Trail of Tears in the Red River Region"
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
We are offering an all-day teacher and researcher workshop in conjunction with the 19th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium. This workshop will take place on Friday,
July 25 with a morning program on…
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Become a Community Scientist
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Logoly State Park is home to a wide variety of fascinating plants and animals. Not only is it fun to see them in the park, but these observations represent valuable data that can be used by…
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Reptile Residents
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Discover your inner herpetologist and get ready for a memorable experience with reptiles! Explore snakes, turtles and other species with a park interpreter and enjoy an up close and personal look at…
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Diamond Mining 101
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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19th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium "Trail of Tears in the Red River Region"
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Historic Washington State Park will
host the 19th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium on Saturday, July 26, from 1
p.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s theme
is “Trail of Tears in the Red River Region” and…
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Snorkeling Adventure
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Sign up early for this water adventure! We'll boat out to the main river channel or even an island and snorkel along the shoreline in search of fish, rocks, plants, and more! Masks, fins, and snorkels…
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Diamond Mining 101
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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Turtle Talk
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species large and small. Join the park superintendent and staff at the visitor center to discover some of the smaller creatures and what…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
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Meet a Snake
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
This is your chance to meet a live snake. Join the park interpreter to learn more about the park's most misunderstood creatures and why they call this place home.
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River Safari
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Explore the underwater world of the Cossatot River with a park interpreter! Snorkel in search of macroinvertebrates and learn how to assess water health based on our finds. All supplies provided.…
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Sunset Cruise
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited—reservations can be made beginning…
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Guided Night Bat Hike
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
When the sun sets, the night life at Daisy State Park begins! Join the park interpreter on an exciting nighttime hike about the history of bats here. This guided hike along the Daisy Creek…
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Golf Course Safari
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tonight, we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made beginning noon…
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